HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-1596 12-08-2020 RESOLUTION NO. 20-1596
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS,
TEXAS, GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2269.053 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE TO SELECT THE DELIVERY METHOD FOR
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS UNDER CHAPTER 2269 WHICH
PROVIDES THE BEST VALUE FOR THE CITY AND TO TAKE OTHER
ACTIONS AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 2269; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Euless is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted
by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter
9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has an ongoing goal of seeking the best value for the
expenditure of City monies; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code provides for alternative
delivery methods, other than traditional competitive bidding, for contracts for construction
of certain public works and facilities (as defined in Chapter 2269); and
WHEREAS, in addition to competitive bidding, alternative delivery methods under
Chapter 2269 include the competitive sealed proposal method, the construction manager-
agent method, the construction manager-at risk method, the design-build method, and
the job order contracts method; and
WHEREAS, in order to consider construction contracts using such an alternative
delivery method, the City Council or its designee must, before advertising, determine
which alternative method provides the best value for the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 2269.053 permits the governing body to delegate its authority
under Chapter 2269 to a designated representative; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate its authority to the City Manager
to determine which alternative delivery method provides the best value for the City for
such construction contracts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
In accordance with Section 2269.053 of the Texas Government Code, the City
Council hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to determine which delivery
method for a construction project under Chapter 2269 provides the best value for the City.
Except as provided in Section 3, the City Manager is granted the authority to take all
actions authorized or required by Chapter 2269 in connection with the procedures
mandated for an approved delivery method.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall constitute notice by rule of the delegation of authority to the
City Manager in connection with the delivery methods authorized by Chapter 2269.
SECTION 3.
No delegation of authority under this resolution will limit the City Council's ultimate
authority to select an offeror and approve a contract pursuant to Section 2269.155 of the
Texas Government Code.
SECTION 4.
This resolution shall be effective immediately from and after its passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on
December 8, 2020, by a vote of ayes, nays, and abstentions.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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